5 Chocolate Recipes to Seduce Your Valentine

We hope you didn't give up chocolate this season. We all know it's an aphrodisiac, so try these Latin-inspired Valentine's Day desserts and get ready to hypnotize your novio and cheat on your diets for a day.

Combine banana and brown sugar in a small bowl. In another small bowl, combine pistachio nuts, dessert bleen, sour cream, and mascarpone cheese. Place about a teaspoon of each mixture in center of wonton. Brush wonton with beaten egg and fold wonton diagonally to form a triangle.

Press edges together firmly to seal. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat to 375° F/190°C. Place raviolis in pan one at a time and try until golden.Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with desssert blend or powdered sugar, if desired. Cool 2 mintues. Serve warm.

Molé Spiced Nuts

Molé Spiced Nuts

Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place water in a deep saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat slowly stir in sugar until dissolved.

Add nuts, soak 10 minutes, drain and discard liquid. In a small bowl, stir together blends. Add nuts and stir until mixture coats nuts. Spread nuts in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nuts start to glisten and appear dry. Serve as a snack or sprinkle over salad.